GCP (GKE) vs plusserver: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
GCP (GKE) is 23% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€166 vs €217/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 23% (€51/mo) in GCP (GKE)'s favour. Egress is cheaper with plusserver: unlimited egress vs paid. plusserver is EU-headquartered and not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity; GCP (GKE) is US-owned and falls under US jurisdiction. Choose GCP (GKE) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for lower egress costs at scale.
 GCP (GKE) |  plusserver | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | €65.7/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €34.37/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€165.95/mo | ~€216.81/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€269.06/mo | ~€367.92/mo |
| Egress | €0.103/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.017/GB | €0.025/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, C5, SOC2 |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | Yes (US-owned) | No |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
Data freshness: GCP (GKE) as of May 2026, plusserver as of Jan 2026.
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